LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Former state senator Lee Rupp, born near Monroe, died Saturday in Columbus at age 87.

After a career with Nebraska Game and Parks, he was elected to represent District 22 in 1982 and served until 1989, later becoming the University of Nebraska director of government relations.

Gov. Jim Pillen remembered Rupp in a statement:

“Lee had a significant influence on my life and my decision to serve the state,” Pillen said. “He was a huge supporter when I ran for governor, and I learned a lot from him as a result of his own experience in the Legislature. Lee had a passion for Nebraska. He enjoyed the outdoors, understood agriculture and was deeply committed to preserving our state’s natural resources. Lee was also a veteran and later served his community as a volunteer fi

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